Nursery Chef

Job Summary

Ready, Steady, COOK! Are you a Chef / Cook looking for that work-life balance?

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Bromsgrove, are so egg-cited to rustle up a Nursery Chef on a full time basis… no evenings or weekend required! As a Chef at a Busy Bees, you will follow an NHS accredited nutritional meal plan (which changes seasonally) for our children to enjoy throughout their busy day! You will have the opportunity to give your feedback on the menus and offer suggestions.

You will work alongside a fantastic team of Outstanding practitioners, all dedicated to giving Children the best start in life.

This position is working Monday to Friday, 40hours per week.

As a Nursery Chef, we offer a salary of £25,.20 per annum,plus you will also be entitled to :

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Birthday Day Off
  - An additional paid day off for your birthday, to do what you love the most.
• Uniform
  - Full Chef whites are provided.
• Parking - Onsite parking in provided.
• Transport link - Our Bromsgrove Centre is located right next to the train station and has great bus links as well.
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave
  - We offer the first twelve weeks of maternity / family leave at basic pay and a return to work bonus at the end of your leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

• To cook and provide high quality, nutritious and freshly prepared meals, and snacks, in line with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Follow safe working practices for children and staff and to comply with Busy Bees food hygiene and safety policies.
• Comply with the company’s procedures relating to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• And most of all…have FUN!
• To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate*

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with fantastic individuals, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.